I've sold myself short my entire life. If you haven't already noticed I am THEE WORST at accepting a compliment. I will fight you a little bit or I will have you explain what you mean exactly. I'm not trying to fish (OK, MAYBE SOMETIMES), I'm just wondering why you think so and I'm trying to get your exact context.

What's so hard about taking a compliment right?

I don't know. Its just difficult for me.

I'm a weird person. I have no other explanation. I am Sam from "Garden State" embodied into an actual human being. I try to act cool and hide my quirkiness as best as I can, but it comes out… and then you have the real me.

I have the swag of a true Leo, but at the same time I'm constantly trying to keep myself on a humble level, as to not inflate my head. (There goes another one of my personality dualities.) I guess I'm trying' to keep it confident and not cocky.

The first time I heard someone describe me as "sexy" after separating from ex-Mr I freaked the hell out. I had no idea how to react. "Why the hell would he say that about me?" It made me incredibly uncomfortable but at the same time—its been a long time since I've felt that flattered.

The other day ex-Mr told me I've changed, that I had a new energy and it was "sexier." Honest to God and swear on my life… I laughed for three straight minutes like it was the funniest thing I've ever heard. Don't get it twisted, ex-Mr WAS NOT hitting on me. He was just letting me know he was noticing my growth as an individual and it was good for me. After the three minutes of goofy laughter I finally thanked him.

I'm learning. Sometimes I'm still caught off guard by what I feel are unwarranted compliments. But now instead of questioning "why," I respond with genuine appreciation.

Thank you, thank you, thank you… you're far too kind.